FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What are the best Tanzania destinations to visit?

Tanzania is full of fruits. The abundance of attractions surrounds almost all country. Get to know the southern circuit that will endorse you with a mixture of different activities. Speaking of the unbitten circuit, the northern circuit is quite full of wonders across the world. Zanzibar as the best destination for your beach holiday safaris will let you with an experience ever.

Here is  the list of the few among the best Tanzania destinations.

  • Serengeti National Park
  • Mount Kilimanjaro (THE ROOF OF AFRICA)
  • Ngorongoro Crater
  • Tarangire National Park
  • Manyara National Park
  • Zanzibar Island 
  • Lake Natron
  • Kilwa 
  • Mbozi Meteorite
  • Amboni Caves
  • Bagamoyo Town
  • Dar es Salaam Town
  • Saanane Island National Park
  • Nyerere National Park
  • and Many more……

What are things to consider when planning a Tanzania safari?

These are some of things to consider when planning a memorable Tanzania safari.

  • Your safari budget
  • The quality deliverance of the Tour Company
  • Your comfort level
  • How many are you travelling?
  • Number of days spent
  • When will you travel?
  • Best destination to visit

What types of accommodation do you use?

Tanzania safari accommodations do vary, depending on your budget and destination location, you will have a broad chance to select. We have done our best to select the best accommodation destinations that will suit your comfort level and your budget, for a perfect stay. Each accommodation facility provides its unique taste. Here are just a few accommodations for your Tanzania safaris:

  • TENTED CAMPS

Normally located in the National Parks and other areas far from the town. They do range from public campsites and private camps (standards or luxury camps).

  • PUBLIC CAMPSITE

Well concentrated, a bit kind of adventure, the animals sometimes come very close to the campsite. They have a shared Kitchen and public toilets. Perfect for budgeted travelers.

  • PRIVATE CAMPS

They are located in beautiful locations. Rates in between standard to luxury camps.  Creates the chance for closely game viewing (Wildlife viewing). Often they are more attractive than lodges, well-extended platforms, private bathrooms, comfortable bedrooms, impressive restaurants, and others have swimming pools. Perfect for all travelers with desires of a lifetime experience.

  • LODGES AND HOTELS

Safari lodges are permanently created lodges, located inside national parks or near the destinations. Many Lodges and Hotels are located outside the Parks. They are perfect for client who likes comfort stays. Lodges and Hotels contain more facilities than tented camps. They consist of swimming pools, Bars, Restaurant, a spa, Gift shops, and many other facilities.

What should wear or not wear on safari?

On your Tanzania Safari, we suggest you avoid black and dark blue clothing as both colors attract tsetse flies. We also suggest you leave bright-white items at home. As safari parks are often dusty it is recommended that you avoid wearing white clothes as they may get dingy. Take comfortable safari clothing in neutral colors and light fabrics. Wear khaki colors as they merge well with the surrounding colors in safari.

How many people can be on a safari vehicle?

While on your Tanzania Safari Tours there can be 7 seats on a safari vehicle and another one for the safari guide. The safari Vehicles provided by Out Go Tanzania  come with land cruisers where you can view the wildlife and scenery. 

Our vehicles can be rooftop and sliding or winding up windows for better wildlife views.

What is the best time to visit Tanzania?

We can say that you can have an incredible Tanzania Safari at any time of year – genuinely! But the recommended time is dry season from June to October. The Green season start from late December to late March.

When’s the best time for wildlife locating in Tanzania?

Plan your tour between June to October and experience the National Parks untamed wildlife without any hassle. 

While Tanzania Weather especially of the Northern circuit parks is great year-round but the western and southern circuit parks are hard accessible during wet months.

 Also, June and July are considered great for spotting the long column of the Serengeti great Migration heading to the northern side of the park.

Who will be with us on safari?

A wildlife Guide, who is moreover your private driver, will go with you. If you pick a Camping Safari, a cook will travel with you, who will set up most of your delectable meals during your safari trips.

Where is the best spot in Tanzania for birding?

There are various spots to meet the colorful feathers of Tanzania. The country holds 1,100 Bird species out of which few are endemic and some are near to endemic. Tanzania has over 20 National Parks and sealed with many Mountainous places. 

It stands out as one of the best places in Africa for Bird watching. You can spot some decent amount of Birds in Tarangire National Park, Serengeti National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Ngorongoro Crater and Lake Natron. 

What about snakes and insects?

They are pretty common. Though sighting one is not a pretty thought. But on safaris a top a vehicle, they are not an issue. While on a walking safari, wear boots when venturing into bushes or woodlands. 

Use full trousers and long sleeve shirts to protect yourself from mosquito and other fly bites. In the bushes, they are a pestles. Use insect repellent to keep them at bay.

I’m going with kids – Is a safari an appropriate holiday?

Yes, it is. We encourage the parents who are looking for a good place for planning a family vacation to bring their kids in safari. There can’t be a better place for your kids to be on a vacation. Being close to nature and wildlife they can learn a lot more than reading about them in text-books. Safari vacation is safe for the children completely.

We can choose child-friendly accommodations. This could mean anything from having an extraordinary pool, to gigantic rooms resting up to 4 people. We can also arrange some great activities for your children to enjoy at the lodges/Camp/Hotel.

What happens if I get sick or injured on safari?

Any health or medical emergency will be attended by to.(our Guides are first aid trained). If the condition requires hospitalization, you will be evacuated to the nearest hospital immediately. Make sure you have the travel and health insurance cover. It’s highly recommended.

Am i allowed to walk around the National Parks?

Stay in the vehicle unless you have clearance from the guide to walk or stretch your legs. If you are keen on hiking, there are Guided walks that are available in Arusha National Park, Tarangire National Park, Lake Manyara National Park, Serengeti(Northern side) and Ngorongoro Crater rim and down to Empakai crater floor.